Stella Mackie Paints Heads in Oil Pastel [Paperback] Mackie, Stella

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Paperback cover has some significant wear, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “Stella Mackie Paints Heads in Oil Pastel” offers a unique glimpse into the artistic process of the renowned British painter Stella Mackie. Published in the latter half of the 20th century, this instructional guide captures Mackie’s innovative approach to portraiture, which blended traditional oil painting techniques with the vibrant, textured medium of oil pastels. Mackie’s bold, expressive style challenged the conventions of her time and paved the way for a new generation of artists exploring unconventional materials and methods.

Beyond its practical value as a step-by-step tutorial, this book serves as a fascinating artifact of the post-war artistic landscape in Britain. Mackie’s work, with its vivid colors and dynamic brushstrokes, reflects the energy and experimentation that characterized the art world’s embrace of abstract expressionism and other avant-garde movements. For collectors and enthusiasts of 20th-century British art, this volume offers a rare opportunity to delve into the mind and creative process of a trailblazing figure who helped shape the course of modern portraiture.